adj.
Pronunciation: in- ' ju ̇ r- ē - ə s
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
1 : inflicting or tending to inflict injury : DETRIMENTAL < injurious to health>
2 : ABUSIVE , DEFAMATORY <speak not injurious words ― George Washington>
– in · ju · ri · ous · ly adverb
– in · ju · ri · ous · ness noun